Which of the Following Best Describes the Availability Heuristic

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the availability heuristic?

• A)People underestimate their own contributions to shared problems.
• B)People overestimate the likelihood of events that easily come to mind and underestimate those that don't.
• C)When no information is available, people's brains fill in erroneous details.
• D)Media coverage can influence what is available in people's memories.

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Definitions:

Emotionality

The observable behaviors and physiological responses associated with emotions.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, usually in relation to the environment.

New York Longitudinal Study

A landmark research project that began in the 1950s, focusing on the temperament of infants and how it predicts their future development.

Temperamental Pattern

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